The New Guy

Hey, the name's Clifton, but everyone calls me Cliff. I'm 17 years old and African American. My father and I moved to a new city recently. After my mother had recently passed away from cancer, my father decided to move to Royal Woods, Michigan. We were nearly finished setting everything up, but suddenly we got a knock at the door. My father answered to see our neighbors from across the street.

Lynn Sr: Hello nice to meet you.

Rita: We're your neighbors from across the street. My name is Rita Loud and this is my husband Lynn Loud Sr.

Shook both their hands as they introduced themselves.

Dad: I'm Devon Smith. Pleasure to meet you both.

Lynn Sr: We thought it would be best to meet you after you had gotten settled.

Dad: I appreciate that.

Rita: So is it just you?

Dad: It's me and my son. Clifton, come meet our neighbors!

I really didn't like socializing as much since mom died. But I didn't want to be rude so I went down to meet them.

Dad: Son. These are our neighbors, Mister and Misses Loud.

Cliff: Hello.

Lynn Sr: Nice to meet you.

Cliff: Likewise.

Dad: Cliff will be attending Royal Woods High next Monday.

Rita: Really?! 4 of our daughters go there.

Cliff: 4?

Lynn Sr: Well we actually have 11 kids in total, 4 of which are in high school.

Me and my dad looked a little surprised by what they said. I mean they have 11 kids!

Cliff: Wow….so glad you and mom stopped at me.

Rita: Oh is your mother here?

Lynn Sr: Yeah. Where is the misses?

I instantly rejected what I said.

Cliff: I'm just….gonna go it was nice meeting you both.

I ran upstairs.

Rita: Did we say something wrong?

Dad: No it's just…..my wife passed away a month ago.

Lynn Sr: Oh I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dad: It's been hard on him since then. Well I best get going, still need to finish up.

Rita: I understand hope to see you around.

Lynn Sr: Have a good day.

closed the door and got back to working on the house.

After a few hours, I finished setting up my room and the upstairs floor. I was relaxing in bed reading some comics. My dad knocked on my door and opened.

Dad: You doing alright?

Cliff: I'm good.

Dad: I know it's been tough lately but I want us to start fresh and I want you to be happy. I know your mother would want you to be too. So when you start school Monday, I want you to make some friends and have a good time.

Cliff: Okay. I'll try.

Dad: Good, that's my boy. And who knows maybe you'll find yourself a girlfriend.

I turned red instantly.

Cliff: Dad!

Dad: Just joking. But it would be nice. Anyways night son.

Cliff: Night dad.

He left out the room and I just laid and thought about what he said. A girlfriend….never had one before. I was always too busy with my martial arts training, school and tournaments. Well better get to bed, the weekend will be over soon.

At the Loud House.

Rita and Lynn Sr had called their four oldest for a meeting.

Rita: We called you here because we met with the new neighbors.

Lori: Anyone my age? I'm always looking for new mall buddies.

Leni: Totes.

Lynn Sr: Well there's a 17 year old boy.

Luna: Does he know how to jam?

Luan: Or knows any good joke ps? Or better can take a joke?

Rita: You can ask him Monday. He'll be attending Royal Woods High with you all.

Lynn Sr: And we want him to feel welcomed. Show him around.

Lori: I think we could do that.

Leni: Any particular reason why?

Rita: Why just know he's trying to adjust and we want you all to help him.

Luna: No probs mom and dad, just leave it to us.

Luan: Yeah we'll put a big smile on his face.

Leni: Sure hope he's cute.

STARTING A NEW SERIES BASED OFF THE LOUD HOUSE. ENJOY!